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Published by former Mayor George Gardner August 13 2014
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'We support historic reenactors'
(but not on historic St. George Street)
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We support historic reenactors and their expression of our unbroken history and rich cultural heritage. ...The seawall, bayfront, Aviles Street become wonderful places for staging those events.
City Hall's 450 Director Dana Ste. Claire Monday outlined routes outside of St. George Street for historic reenactment processions to a receptive City Commission.
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Crichlow
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Freeman
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With Vice Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline absent and following pleas by reenactors and residents, Commissioner Don Crichlow said, "The more reenactors we can put on the street, the better it is for tourism. "But do we want something coming down St. George Street every day? No, I don't think so.
"Maybe there's ways to have reenactor events where people go to them rather than them coming to the people," Crichlow continued. "The Fort green, VIC, bayfront .We obviously have our hands tied with this St. George Street thing ... trying to maintain the character of St. George Street."
Commissioner Leanna was concerned about street closings and musket fire.
"What is being proposed for September 2015 is one thing," Freeman said. "I'm willing to have more inconvenience (then) than what is proposed on a month to month basis.
"I want to see more, but we have to be careful with this, you guys."
Current Mayor Joe Boles summed it up. "We want to keep (St. George Street) as protected and historic as possible."
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Morning
sweep
City Public Works Director Martha Graham opened a PowerPoint for city commissioners Monday on her department's projects with an image of a city street sweeper crossing the Bridge of Lions in the predawn hours - the picture caught by a north Davis Shores resident.
Among Graham's highlights:
Paving in the Fort Mose, Lincolnville and West Augustine areas
Traffic signal timing along US 1, King and May streets
Delay warnings on roadways approaching Bridge of Lions during openings
N. Volusia Forcemain groundbreaking August 18 at 9 am.
Historic streetscape program 29% complete
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Lighthouse ferry plan
washed out by residents
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A plan to establish a ferry service between the Lighthouse and Municipal Marina was soundly rejected by the Lighthouse neighborhood, General Services Director Jim Piggott told commissioners Monday.
He said some 30 residents "were not in favor of the Lighthouse ferry whatsoever," citing concerns with parking, boaters, and added lighting.
The idea was presented to commissioners in June by Davis Shores resident Kevin Pagan, who promised to pay all costs for a 30-foot ramp and 30-foot dock on the north side of the county pier.
Commissioner Roxanne Horvath suggested, "we're not capturing a mobility path of our waterways," and said she hopes the future will bring water shuttle service as the San Sebastian Riverfront develops.
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Demolition of Rice Building garage sought
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Demolition requests for
Echo House, Rice Building
Historic Echo House in Lincolnville and a portion of the historic Rice Building on Markland Place go before the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) August 21 at 2 pm in the Alcazar Room at City Hall - both seeking demolition.
For Echo House, in the care of St. Paul AME Church, it's the fourth trip to HARB. Each previous time the board called for further efforts to save the building and find alternate parking for the church, which proposes to use the lot if Echo House is removed.
The Rice Building has also been before HARB, owner Marion Rice being denied a demolition permit for the vacant property last January. The current application is for demolition of the detached garage building built in 1940.
The board will also discuss expiration terms on Certificates of Appropriateness and Certificates of Demolition, proposed changes to the Design Standards for Entry Corridors, and the National Register nomination proposal for the St. Augustine Mini Golf course on the bayfront.
The meeting will be live computer streamed on CoSATV1.
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communications complex
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Work continued Tuesday for August 22 open house
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Flagler College unveils its controversial 18,600 square-foot communications complex at Cordova and Cuna streets with an open house for the public 4:30 to 6 pm August 22.
Called by some the Tuna on Cuna, it moves classrooms into a Historic Preservation zone, and was fought by both preservationists and residential neighbors.
The facility includes nine classrooms, five offices, a television studio and multiple common areas. It will be named Pollard Hall for benefactor Nelson C. Pollard, a son of Frederick Gresham Pollard, lieutenant governor of Virginia, and a great-great-nephew of Henry M. Flagler.
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Cheese wheel rolling
to South Dixie Highway
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The popular Cheese Wheel Restaurant on upper San Marco isn't closing, but will be moving to 60 South Dixie Highway in December.
Mike and Antje Hesson have sold the business to Casey Carcaba. The future of the business came into question when Ripley's Regional Manager Kim Kiff announced in May plans to redevelop the corner property to "something very new for Ripley's that will combine art and local artisans, conservation, and education, all in a very beautiful and natural setting."
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Nancy Shaver was honored Tuesday at Galimore Pool for her contributions to provide swim lessons for the community over the past two years. YMCA Director Scott Scharski noted her support made possible lessons for more than 70 last year and more than 100 this year. Said Shaver, "I've been blessed in my life, and just want to give back." Presenting a banner and plaque with Scott was YMCA Pools Director Tia Coffman-Craig.
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Procession for the fallen August 23
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Replica 6-pounder cannon will be featured at August 23 reenactment
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Reenactors Saturday, August 23, will reprise the steps of a funeral cortege August 15, 1842, as fallen officers and soldiers were carried to their final resting place beneath three pyramids at the St. Augustine National Cemetery.
Annual ceremonies commemorating the American government's unilateral end to hostile action with Florida's Seminole Indians will open at 9:30 am with historic displays in front of St. Francis Barracks.
The parade will form at 10 am, and cannon fire at 10:30 will announce the march from the Barracks to the "gardens" - now the St. Augustine National Cemetery.
As described by the St. Augustine News, the "bright glitter of arms" and "melancholy wail of music" escorted "wagons covered with the stars and stripes containing all that was of the honored dead, to the spot appropriated for interment, the garden of St. Francis Barracks."
The free event is organized by the West Point Society of North Florida, the Seminole War Foundation, the Dade Battlefield Society, and the 450th Military Commemoration Committee, supported by the Veterans Council of St. Johns County.
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Orders of the Day, Summer 1842
392 days to St. Augustine's 450th anniversary
Hostilities between the US and Seminole tribe of Florida began in 1814 and ended in 1858 - the longest and costliest Indian conflict ever faced by the new nation. In 1842 the war-weary US took unilateral action to end hostilities. Below are orders issued by US commanders from
July 25 to August 24, 1842.
July 25, 1842, By order of Colonel William J. Worth
 "The remains of officers who have been killed in battle or who have died in service, including those of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers (being the command save two) who fell with Major Dade, as also those of several non-commissioned officers and privates who fell under peculiar circumstances of gallantry and conduct, have been gathered and transferred to St. Augustine, where suitable vaults are constructed for the final reception, over which unostentatious monuments will be erected to the memories of our late comrades." August 15th, 1842 Program of final memorial ceremony Following an escort were remains contained in seven wagons; each covered by the American flag and drawn by five elegant mules. 1st and 2nd wagons: Soldiers and Officers of Dade's Command. 3rd and 4th wagons: Soldiers and Officers Killed in Battle. 5th, 6th, and 7th wagons: Officers who have died in Florida. The remains being removed from the wagons, amid the firing of minute guns, and following services by the several faiths, were then placed in vaults prepared for their reception. Half-hour guns were fired until sunset, closing the solemnities of the day. August 24th, 1842. Order to end hostilities In accordance with the instructions of the President of the United States, It is hereby announced that hostilities with the Indians within this Territory have ceased.
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The St. Augustine Report is published weekly, with additional Reports previewing City Commission meetings as well as Special Reports. The Report is written and distributed by George Gardner, St. Augustine Mayor (2002-2006) and Commissioner (2006-2008) and a former newspaper reporter and editor. Contact the Report at gardner@aug.com or gardnerstaug@yahoo.com
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